Supporters of Move to Amend seek to overturn ruling on corporations, free speech

10:00 PM,
Jun. 24, 2014

Rita and Milt Pachal pose with petition forms that seek an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Written by

Danielle Pahl
Daily Herald Media

A group of Wausau citizens is looking to make history in their pursuit of an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit corporate rights and declare that political donations cannot be protected as a form of free speech.

The amendment movement began after the 2010 Citizens United case in which the Supreme Court held that corporations have the same First Amendment rights as people to make donations in support of political candidates. The ruling also found the interpretation of free speech includes spending money.